German coach Kosta Runjaic now finds himself at the center of a debate that sees him one step away from being sacked, but manager DarioMarcolin has expressed a contrary position, claiming that he doesn't want to take away the responsibility.
Marcolin spoke to the journalists of *Messaggero Veneto* after Udinese's 2-5 defeat against Roma, at home on Saturday evening. The match, which saw Udinese suffer a fifteen-minute "blackout" in which the team conceded four goals, fueled rumors of a possible change of face in the management. Despite this, Marcolin reiterated that Runjaic "is not a coach who has lost the team" and that he would not sack him.
According to the manager, Udinese's performance was influenced by a series of factors, including Okoye's difficulty in maintaining calm and the lack of serenity on the pitch. Marcolin also underlined that the choice of a starter is a daily decision of the coach and that he does not intend to intervene on that frontier. As for Roma, the manager observed that, after the goals, the team recovered their form and continued to play with their usual determination, both in the first half and in the second half.
The future of Udinese, according to Marcolin, will also depend on the group's response to the new coach, Penzo, and on the next match against Venezia. "I want to see a response from the group at Penzo, it could spark a spark. The match against the Venetians represents a good chance", declared the manager.
With the season still underway, Udinese must try to stabilize their position in the standings and regain the fans' trust. Marcolin expressed confidence in Runjaic's ability to lead the team towards a more positive phase, but also left open the possibility of changes if the situation worsens. The attention of the media and fans therefore remains focused on the next match, which could be decisive for the fate of the German coach.